In a previous blog we have described how to reset or set new VAST ads either for video playlist items or for new video loaded programmatically. Now we will describe how to reset or load new Google video ads, also know as Google Ima ads, served through Ima plugin by Google.
Updated VAST/VPAID plugin (version 2.0) now features few options to reset and reuse VAST/VPAID ads when video changed and loaded programmatically or for videos from the playlist.
Nuevo plugin has been updated not to allow video source changed while VAST/VPAID ad playing. Same concerns video from playlist. You can't switch to the new video item when ad is playing.
Here's an example of video with VAST preroll and the option to change video source. Once video source changed, VAST is reseted and reused!
Several users asked us how to set media source and corresponding data like captions, chapters, etc. progrmmatically instead of video element parameters.
Usually people make use of videojs src() function to load media source programattically, however it allows only to set media source. With Nuevo plugin you can make use of changeSource() function. Hoever since this is Nuevo plugin function, you can use it only once Nuevo plugin is loaded.
We decided to release new MAJOR version of the Nuevo plugin for videojs player.
Version 6.0.0 features all skins heavily redesigned for better performance regardless of the size of the player. This especially concerns button menus, for small size player, e.g. on the mobile device in portrait mode. As far button menu items number was limited in display. Now it's showing as many language, chapter or audio items as device or browser's full height allows.
We have just updated our Chromecast plugin. The plugin v 3.0 now allows to cast text tracks (VTT format) known as Captions or Subtitles. Subtitles/Cpations can be in multiple languages, When casting you can switch between languages from controlbar menu.
You can change current video programmatically, including text tracks without need to reconnect cast session. You can also use Nuevo playlist and play media with subtitles one after another or select it manually.
